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    Bearing Locknuts

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts.
    Image of Product. Carbon Steel. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts, Chamfered Face, Carbon Steel.

    Carbon Steel

    With a nylon insert that grips your threaded shaft or spindle without damaging its threads, these locknuts—also called shaft nuts—hold bearings, bushings, gears, and pulleys prone to vibration tightly in place. They come as one piece, so you can easily clamp them onto your shaft or spindle. But, since they aren’t made entirely of metal, they don’t stand up to heat as well as all-metal locknuts. Slots in their sides mean you can tighten and loosen them with a spanner wrench or spanner socket. Their face is also chamfered to help keep the size and weight of your assembly at a minimum. All meet international standards for bearing locknut dimensions.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated carbon steel locknuts resist rusting from some moisture, but you shouldn’t use them with salt water or chemicals. They are strong and resist wear, though they don’t stand up to corrosion as well as 303 stainless steel locknuts.
    Carbon Steel—All carbon steel locknuts are strong and resist wear, though they don’t stand up to corrosion as well as 303 stainless steel locknuts.
    303 Stainless Steel—303 stainless steel locknuts resist corrosion better than carbon steel locknuts but aren’t as strong. They withstand washdowns and chemicals.
    Thread Spacing—When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
    Thread
    Carbon Steel
    Zinc-Plated
    Carbon Steel
    303
    Stainless Steel
    Size
    Spacing
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Chamfered Face
    M22 × 1 mmExtra Fine
    3410.5160ISO 2982-26343K36000000———06343K98000000
    M22 × 1 mmExtra Fine
    3810210———03552N28000000———0
    M22 × 1.5 mmFine
    3812.5210———03552N2900000———0
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Add strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. The keys on these inserts drive into holes to hold more securely than thread-locking or helical inserts. They prevent slipping and rotating, so they’re stable enough for use in vehicle or aerospace parts that experience heavy vibration. These inserts are comparable to Keensert inserts.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Each
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    1-9
    10-Up
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M16 x 1.5 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.5490245A19300000000000094010A345000000390245A316000000
    M16 x 2 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.5490245A189000000000094010A34500000390245A31100000
    M22 x 1.5 mmM32 x 2 mm323030490245A209000000000094010A36000000390245A336000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M16 x 1.5 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.5493715A660000000000094010A34500000393715A470000000
    M16 x 2 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.5493715A655000000000094010A34500000393715A465000000
    M22 x 1.5 mmM32 x 2 mm323030493715A680000000000094010A36000000———0
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    Paired with the right tool for installation, these inserts create strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They have keys that drive into material to prevent inserts from slipping and rotating in the hole.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M16 x 1.5 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.54390245A316000000
    M16 x 2 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.54390245A31100000
    M22 x 1.5 mmM32 x 2 mm3230304390245A336000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M16 x 1.5 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.54393715A470000000
    M16 x 2 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.54393715A465000000
     

    Screw-Locking Seize-Resistant Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Seize-Resistant Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Create the tightest hold in aluminum and other soft metal without screws sticking. The lubricant on these inserts eases installation, and the irregularly shaped threads won’t let screws back out from vibration. Inserts have keys that drive into material to prevent them from slipping or rotating in the hole.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Dry-Film-Lubricated Cadmium-Plated Steel—The plating creates a barrier against rust.
    Dry-Film-Lubricated 18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Dry-Film-Lubricated Cadmium-Plated Steel
    M16 x 1.5 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.54NA0150E16097255A33300000093904A794000000
    M16 x 2 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.5497255A3320000093904A79400000
     
    Dry-Film-Lubricated 18-8 Stainless Steel
    M16 x 2 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.5497255A2130000093904A79400000
     

    Finish-Your-Own Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Finish-Your-Own Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Threaded Inserts. Finish-Your-Own Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Tap the thread size you need into the solid body of these inserts. They’re a great choice when you need a custom combination of internal thread size and external diameter. Use them to repair or add new threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They can also plug threaded holes without the hassle of welding. Keys on the inserts drive into material to prevent slipping and rotating in the hole.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
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    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Max. Tapping
    Dia., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Each
    Each
    Standard Profile
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M22 x 1.5 mm221620.5
    20.5493774A31000000093741A3100000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M22 x 1.5 mm221620.5
    20.5493543A2300000093741A310000000
     

    Thin-Profile Bearing Nuts

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bearing Nuts. Thin-Profile Bearing Nuts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Thin-Profile Bearing Nuts.
    Used in pairs or with another bearing nut, these thin-profile nuts—often called shaft nuts—hold bearings, bushings, pulleys, and gears in place on your threaded shaft or spindle. Threading two nuts tightly against each other makes it harder for vibration to loosen your assembly than if you used only one nut. For the nut closer to the bearing, position the stepped face towards the bearing. These thin-profile nuts have holes on the side, so you can tighten and loosen them with a pin spanner wrench. All meet DIN 1816, an international standard for bearing locknut dimensions.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel bearing nuts are strong and resist wear.
    Thread Spacing—When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
    Thread
    Size
    Spacing
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    Stepped Face
    M22 × 1.5 mmFine
    409DIN 18163549N17000000
     

    Mil.-Spec. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts For Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Mil.-Spec. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts For Soft Metal.
    These inserts are manufactured and tested to meet or compare to strict standards adopted by the U.S. military. The keys drive into aluminum and other soft metal for a secure hold that won't slip or rotate, even in vibrating vehicle or aerospace parts. These inserts are comparable to Keensert inserts.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    High-Strength Cadmium-Plated Alloy Steel—These inserts have the strength to stand up to high-pressure applications and a plating that helps screws thread in smoothly.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    High-Strength Cadmium-Plated Alloy Steel
    M16 x 1.5 mmM22 x 1.5 mm2220.5
    20.54NA0150-16095101A16500000093904A794000000
     
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